Bid Manager (Defence and Security) Perm, hybrid SC - UK Eyes Only £70k - £80k D.O.E No sponsorship available. You must be eligible for SC - UKEO The companyOur client is a well established technology SME specialising in RF, Radar and Wireless communication technology within various sectors - Predominantly Defence. The roleWe''re searching for an experienced Bid Manager to support our client''s sales teams, focusing on Defence and Security. This is a customer-facing role requiring close collaboration with sales, engineering and client teams to both manage and coordinate the full bid lifecycle process. Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the full lifecycle of bids, from opportunity qualification through to proposal submission, including support to contract negotiation and acceptance.Own the bid management process and drive its ongoing development within the business.Lead regular bid review meetings, to assign tasks, set timescales, and define deliverables.Collaborate with internal stakeholders across the CTO Office, Engineering teams, legal counsel, and others to gather inputPrepare and deliver compelling bid content and documentation aligned with customer requirements, including contribution to proposal content, such as project plans.Lead response to supplier onboarding questionnairesManagement of government frameworks, including regular framework reviews to identify latest opportunitiesOwnership and management of the CRM tool (Hubspot) to include monthly reporting again